Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: Described herein is a food grade emulsion capable of modulating sensory properties in foods and beverages. The emulsion is characterized by the presence in its dispersed phase of at least one enzymatically modified lipid component. The emulsion constitutes a stable and effective flavour delivery system and can thus be incorporated as such in a food composition or a beverage composition.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to flavor-modified dairy compositions. In some embodiments, the flavor-modified dairy compositions comprise hydrolysis products of lactose (e.g., glucose and galactose), a flavor modifier (such as a terpene-based compound), or any combinations thereof. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides uses of a combination of lactase and a flavor modifier (such as a terpene-based compound) to modify the flavor of a dairy composition. In some related aspects, the disclosure provides methods of modifying the flavor of a dairy composition, wherein the methods include introducing a lactase and a flavor modifier (such as a terpene-based compound) to a dairy composition.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to methods and compositions for use in flavored articles containing non-animal proteins, having an improved sensory profile.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to dairy compositions comprising lactose hydrolysis products such as preferably glucose and galactose optionally further in combination with unhydrolysed lactose, and glucosylated natural steviol glycosides. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to the used of glucosylated natural steviol glycosides to enhance the sweetness of a dairy product composition, wherein the dairy composition comprises lactose hydrolysis products. Also disclosed is a method of modifying the flavor of a dairy composition treated with lactase by introducing a glucosylated natural steviol glycoside.

Abstract: Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.

Abstract: Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl) oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.

Abstract: A method for modifying the taste of a foodstuff or beverage by including therein a taste modifying composition that includes 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) in an amount effective to reduce bitterness or increase sweetness of the foodstuff or beverage.

Abstract: A sweetening composition of stevia compound and a compound according to formula (I) wherein the compound according to formula (I) is present in an amount of at least 0.0001%, by weight based on the total weight of the sweetening composition. The compound attenuates the liquorice taste associated with stevia or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A sweetening composition that can be used to replace sugar comprises (a) the extract of the fruit of one or more plants from the Cucurbitaceae family comprising 20 wt % to 100 wt %, based on the total weight of the extract, of Mogroside V, (b) the extract of the fruit of the Katemfe fruit, and (c) optionally mono-ammonium glycyrrhizin. The sweetening composition is preferably provided in a beverage or foodstuff at concentrations of (a) and (b) of 5 to 300 ppm and 0.05 to 20 ppm respectively. The composition is found to provide a substantially similar taste profile to sugar.

Abstract: The invention concerns an acidic butter oil-in-water emulsion of a lipophilic substance capable of imparting, improving or modifying the flavor properties of a composition to which it is added. These emulsions are particularly stable due to the presence of a combination of high methoxyl pectin and whey protein in their continuous phase, which combination acts as an emulsifier and a stabilizer of these emulsions. These systems can be advantageously used for the flavoring of various food applications, in particular for dairy products. The emulsion can be used as is or can be dried to a powder prior to such use.

Abstract: The invention concerns an acidic butter oil-in-water emulsion of a lipophilic substance capable of imparting, improving or modifying the flavor properties of a composition to which it is added. These emulsions are particularly stable due to the presence of a combination of high methoxyl pectin and whey protein in their continuous phase, which combination acts as an emulsifier and a stabilizer of these emulsions. These systems can be advantageously used for the flavoring of various food applications, in particular for dairy products. The emulsion can be used as is or can be dried to a powder prior to such use.